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These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Australian voter ranked them on the quiz.

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Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

AR>AR  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, but only increase funding for personalised care instead of subsidising pharmaceutical companies


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Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Australia raise taxes on the rich?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, and make it a living wage

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

AR>AR  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Healthcare  ›  Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Boat Immigrants

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, do not turn back boats and process them onshore

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Coal Seam Gas

Should the government allow Coal Seam Gas (CSG) projects in Australia?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

AR>AR  ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training

Foreign Policy  ›  North Korea Military Strikes

Should Australia conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, and require all emission based machinery to transition to clean energy

Foreign Policy  ›  U.S. Military Bases

Should Australia allow the U.S. to operate military bases located in Australia.

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, and we should establish more neutrality in our international affairs

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

the Economy  ›  Rent Tax

Do you support an increase in the mineral resources rent tax?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, close loopholes and increase mining taxes

Domestic Policy  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the federal government invest in the construction of a high speed rail?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, if it is a Hyperloop

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, reduce military spending instead

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Adler A110 Ban

Should the government ban the import of the Adler A110 lever-action shotgun?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, but there should be more restrictions and transparency on how they spend the money

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Domestic Policy  ›  Live Exports

Should the government allow the export of live animals to foreign countries?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, ban all live exports

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners currently residing in Australia have the right to vote?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, and increase the amount

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Nuclear Waste

Do you support building a nuclear waste storage facility in the Northern Territory?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, but only if there is no risk to the environment

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

AR>AR  ChatGPTDecrease

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, but only for organic farms

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Whaling

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, and take an active stance to stop whaling all over the world

the Environment  ›  Uranium

Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, and also increase spending for renewable energy and reforestation

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should Australian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

AR>AR  ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, we can always relax regulations later but can’t undo tragic outcomes from reckless use of new technologies

Immigration  ›  Indefinite Immigrant Detention

Should the government have the power to indefinitely detain non-citizens who have completed criminal sentences but cannot be deported?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, indefinite detention without a trial is a draconian human rights violation and unconstitutional overreach

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Free Trade

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, not until China meets strict humanitarian and animal rights standards

Governance  ›  Politician Lobbying Ban

Should politicians be banned from becoming lobbyists after they leave office?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, and ban all corporate donations to political parties while we are at it.

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, and should also share their algorithms with their customers

Healthcare  ›  Vaping Ban

Should the government ban the sale of recreational e-cigarettes (vapes)?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, restrict them to pharmacies as a medical tool for quitting tobacco

the Environment  ›  Native Forest Logging

Should the logging of native forests be banned nationwide?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, protect critical habitats for endangered species like the koala

Technology  ›  Right to Repair Laws

Should manufacturers be legally required to provide spare parts and repair manuals to the public?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, reduce e-waste and stop companies from forcing unnecessary upgrades

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Domestic Policy  ›  Indigenous Treaty

Should the government negotiate a formal treaty with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, First Nations people never ceded sovereignty and we are the only Commonwealth nation without a treaty

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Banning Gambling Ads

Should the government ban gambling advertisements on television and social media?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, ban them completely to stop normalizing gambling for children.

Housing  ›  Federal Zoning Overrides

Should the federal government override local council zoning laws to force the construction of high-density housing?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, but only in established suburbs with existing access to major public transit hubs

Foreign Policy  ›  AUKUS Submarines

Should Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines through the AUKUS security pact?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, the $368 billion price tag is an obscene waste that should go to healthcare and housing.

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Feral Cat Culling

Should the government implement a nationwide lethal culling program to eradicate millions of feral cats?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  New Fossil Fuel Ban

Should the government ban the approval of new coal and gas projects?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, we are in a climate emergency and must stop expanding the fossil fuel industry

Transportation  ›  The "Ute Tax"

Should car manufacturers be penalized if they sell too many gas-guzzling vehicles?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, Australia is becoming a dumping ground for inefficient cars and must force the market to switch to EVs.

Domestic Policy  ›  ABC Privatization

Should the government sell the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) to private owners?

AR>AR  ChatGPTNo, we need a neutral public broadcaster to ensure independent journalism

Domestic Policy  ›  Right to Work From Home

Should the law guarantee employees the right to work remotely?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, mandatory commuting is an outdated relic that wastes time, money, and harms the environment.

the Environment  ›  Shark Nets

Should the government remove shark nets from beaches to protect marine life?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, they are ineffective and indiscriminately kill protected marine life like turtles and dolphins

the Environment  ›  Fossil Fuel Sports Sponsorships

Should fossil fuel companies be banned from sponsoring national sports teams and arts organizations?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, the social license of major polluters has expired and we must treat fossil fuels like tobacco

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes, and ban the use of crytocurrencies

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

AR>AR  ChatGPTYes